Senior Water Resources Engineer – Lead & Grow PNW Practice

AECOM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Water Resources Engineer in Portland or Seattle to lead high‑quality project delivery and grow our Pacific Northwest water resources practice. The role collaborates with Portland, Seattle, and Northern California teams to enhance project management, client relationships, and regional strategy.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and opportunities to win work in Oregon, Washington, and the broader Pacific Northwest, leveraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer in Oregon and/or Washington (or ability to obtain PE license within 6 months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources projects from planning through design and construction supervision.
• Identify opportunities, coordinate client presentations, and promote AECOM capabilities across the Pacific Northwest.
• Participate in opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and proposal development.
• Coordinate negotiations with clients and subcontractors and draft complex service agreements.
• Direct project teams and ensure contract compliance, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Mentor staff and help grow the regional water resources practice.
• Monitor and report financial status of projects to technical managers.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Project management

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D/SMS

HydroCAD

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Water Resources Engineer in Portland or Seattle to lead high‑quality project delivery and grow our Pacific Northwest water resources practice. The role collaborates with Portland, Seattle, and Northern California teams to enhance project management, client relationships, and regional strategy.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and opportunities to win work in Oregon, Washington, and the broader Pacific Northwest, leveraging